Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
Italy, Padua, ca. 1287-1300
MS M.436 fol. 123r

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Initial:
Ahaziah, King of Israel: Fall -- Ahaziah falls headlong from window.
Scene within initial P decorated with foliate ornament and with foliate extenders.
Margins:
Gold balls and foliate bar terminating at top in bird biting the initial, and at bottom in foliate medallion enclosing bird.
Beginning of II Kings (Vulg. IIII Kings)